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Grasshoppers are among the most conspicuous insects in Utah, and are viewed by many as also among the most injurious to our crops and rangelands. In any given year, thousands of acres may be sprayed throughout the state to reduce potential damage.
Evans, Edward W., Hodgson, Erin
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Grasshoppers belong to the insect order Orthoptera, which also includes locusts and crickets. This order comprises more than 26,000 species (http://orthoptera.speciesfile.org) with global distribution and higher diversity in the tropics. The name of the order is derived from “orthos,” meaning “straight,” and “pteron,” meaning “wing.” Most orthopteran ...
Camacho, Juan Pedro M. +4 more
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Representation of acoustic communication signals by insect auditory receptor neurons [PDF]
Despite their simple auditory systems, some insect species recognize certain temporal aspects of acoustic stimuli with an acuity equal to that of vertebrates; however, the underlying neural mechanisms and coding schemes are only partially understood.
Herz, Andreas V. M. +5 more
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The nutritional and commercial potential of the edible grasshopper (Ruspolia nitidula, nsenene in Luganda), a delicacy in Uganda and many East African tribes, is limited by a short shelf life and unverified nutritional value.
G. Ssepuuya, I. M. Mukisa, D. Nakimbugwe
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Effects of Enamel Paint on the Behavior and Survival of the Periodical Cicada, \u3ci\u3eMagicicada Septendecim\u3c/i\u3e (Homoptera) and the Lesser Migratory Grasshopper, \u3ci\u3eMelanoplus Sanguinipes (Orthoptera). [PDF]
We present information compiled from several studies on the effects of methods for marking individual arthropods on their longevity and behavior. Results from our own research on effects of enamel paint marking on two in- sect species, the periodical ...
Cooley, J. R +2 more
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Management of locusts and grasshoppers in China
Locusts and grasshoppers are major economic pests in China and are controlled by a strategy of preventive management where about 1.5 million ha are treated each year.
Longwa Zhang, D. Hunter
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The density of pest attacks in nurseries can interfere with growth and reduce seedling quality and can even cause death and cause economic losses. This study aims to analyze the density of each type of pest in the nursery.
Yolanda Ayu Saputri +2 more
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Power Bars: Mormon Crickets Get Immunity Boost from Eating Grasshoppers
In addition to feeding on plants, Mormon crickets Anabrus simplex Haldeman, 1852 predate on invertebrates, including one another, which effectively drives their migration.
Robert B. Srygley, David H. Branson
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Grasshoppers and insecticides [PDF]
Each year, I hear the statement that grasshoppers must be sprayed when they are small because adult grasshoppers are notoriously hard to kill. I was not certain that this statement was true, so last year I sprayed adult differential grasshoppers in a ...
Rice, Marlin E.
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This manuscript describes the design and validation of an innovative melt electrowriting printer. With a turntable collector and modular software architecture, it unifies previous advanced MEW printer capabilities and enhances adaptability for a wide range of research applications.
Timo Baroth +3 more
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